Datsun 240Z at Circuit of Americas

[@ethownzbh]

This literally has to be one of the coolest/most well built Zs in existence. short cut gears + rb26 = earsex. your a lucky man haha.

[@LeoCalde]

The 3rd gear pulls are amazing!! Great job!!

[@theinterceptorz4807]

Still have that triangular strut bar you gave me.2009 ZCCA CONV. Thanks again!

[@Gims110]

I have watched this video multiple times and cant believe he is handing a GTR his butt! The GTR is only 4th and 11th on the top 100 lap times a Nurburgring and this guy is eating these kind of cars like Tic-Tacs...That is truly a beast from the east! NICE JOB. Any haters that say you ruined that Z? Are you kidding me!

[@Gims110]

Mark Rolston Thanks for the reply, I understand about the power to weight ratio but still very impressive!

[@ethownzbh]

Gims110 The GTR wasn't on it. Neither was this Z I would be suprised to find out that the Z and driver were going more than 5-6/10ths, I could be wrong but it seemed more like this was a break in/tune kind of drive any both cars have way more potential than shown in the video and, though the numbers are in favor of the Z it would all come down to how well the Z is setup for the track and of course driver skill. My money would be on the Z.

[@EE9Civic]

Love watching this thing go round the track, will be good to see some videos of your new Z once its ready.

[@TheMiridian]

Extremely satisfying to watch, LOVE the pumped guards.

[@925boosting]

For years your Z has been my favorite and see why it still is. Perfectly done in every way. I've wanted a RB setup for 10 years now but bank account says I don't think so. Lol. I'm sure you get offers left and right for the car. My doesn't look as nearly as good but does look better than most. Someone came up to me and offer 20k when I was in the parking lot, I can imagine you got crazy offers.

[@Gims110]

I want one just like it! I have seen it but never running. The man, the myth the legend...

[@blueicetx]

Amazing job in both cars, I love it, Congrats. 🎉🎉🎉

[@cobratoxic]

the best 240z on youtube.

[@tervanun24]

Epic video, great to see a 240 out there!

[@ericith7161]

Such a beautiful car you have there, you have my subscription. I'm an incoming freshman in college looking for a car, and my mind is set on the 240z.

[@ATSRX7]

You have done such a fantastic job building that z!! Now learn to drive it.

[@graysonbutler7229]

This car is a monster build. I love it. And for everyone saying not to swap engines they must not own one bec I have two 280z and the L series engines are just so limited in what they can do. For the same price to get some hp out of the L you can swap any new engine in and have more hp for the same price

[@StrickenFuture]

Great video and smooth driving.

[@sykospike]

great shot of the shift knob! ...

[@thepreviewchannel6398]

4:35 the eye of thirsty in wining the race

[@zeuth_Sengsou]

Your car the beast, nice built 240z .

[@ackkkkmanp]

absolutely love your car since i first saw it on Hybrid Z somewhere...

[@Drumcomedy]

That is a beautiful car!

[@Colin415atyotube]

way to represent a 240! Nice job man!

[@ethownzbh]

GLAD TO FINALLY SEE YOUR Z AGAIN! more vids please :)

[@mrjace3]

Everyone looking at this video should go to his blog. All I have to say is if you really appreciate 240z's look at hes blog and get a true understanding of how this beast was put together but this is nothing compared to the monster prodject 71 240z he has waiting to ripp the streets apart.

[@romeie16]

Damn that Z just about ate everythig out there!

[@AndyBubbi]

Very amazing car. One day, I plan to own a 240z as well.

[@satelite383]

Great vid, cool groovy music and awesome car. I like to see how the new crappy shit in your back mirror is getting smaller and smaller when you accelerate on the strait line. Old cars have style and soul

[@georginacliffrussell6975]

epic car, epic drive dude!

[@markrolston]

That's the exhaust side of the RB. There are two turbos sitting there that need to vent a lot of heat. The other side is plenty cool.

[@markrolston]

yes, still stock steering setup. Running 18x11s on all four corners so turning at slow speeds requires effort, but at speed and on the track it's fine.

[@markrolston]

To all those watching this video who haven't run in a DE: passing in a track race is not any accurate indicator of power as it might be in a simple dragrace. It's a matter of corner exit speed, power, and the driver's desire to push their car (given this event is more casual than a real race). But, yes my car is very fast. The power-weight ratio gives me amazing passing ability. Yet, I'm sure he didn't care. There's lots of passing in a DE. Only the occasional asshat gets bent out of shape.

[@أحمدالمحروقي-ج8ظ]

markrolston yeah true I wonder why they make it a big deal. In a public non- standarized track most probably there will always be better cars than yours.

[@fatherchop5796]

HELL YEA!!! they were all like (just pass me) nice ride I hope I can make my 240z thrash like yours wish me luck. S30's rule!

[@stevensloan9505]

I love your car, the detail work is amazing. And I love the fact that you've done most of the work yourself. What type of front strut/X-brace is that??? I'm looking for one for my '71 and that is gorgeous. Keep it up!

[@johnathanhen]

nice setup

[@RedlineImports]

Always admired what you did with your car. I'm in the process of doing something similar with my 280, have a vid on my channel. Btw you still have in the stock rack and pinion? What size tyres you running up front and how do you find it for general driving?

[@Graphics21]

Awesome car

[@markrolston]

hmmm, austin to OC? Not this year. Maybe next year when the new one is done (linked in the video description)

[@walton99]

Gorgeous car Sir, what are the specs on your exhaust?

[@rubondomoralez1769]

what a beast....

[@Jayeeyee]

Isn't this the same 240z featured in various import magazines? =D

[@InmortalMe]

Hey man how much money have you spent on the amazing zcar ?

[@DstuRRD]

do you have a limited slip?

[@jhail040]

great suggestion. awesome car, very well done. makes me not want to sell my 240z :(

[@anthonygordon5611]

Great job on the track, the car and the video, thanks for sharing. and please - dont ever sell that car :) Hope to see your car at the motorsports z meet this year in OC?

[@mack325]

I'm curious as to why you aren't heal and toeing and why you're not going flat out on the circuit. I understand that you can't just pass people straight up but I'd at least go ham until I caught the next person.

[@robw7676]

I hope somewhere on that track was a dude trying to show off to a chick how fast his car is, just before something straight out of the 70s blew his doors off 😂

[@thatdude2212]

hahaaa I hear those straight cut gears whining, what kind of transmission is that?

[@TheMiridian]

9:39.......Goodbye............

[@blueicetx]

What is your best time?

[@markrolston]

~2:30

[@RedlineImports]

Cool well I have 8.5s up front and 10.5s back so I should be good then. Thanks

[@markrolston]

??? Where'd you get that idea? It was only a couple of hundred dollars. Not cheap but certainly reasonable to drive Circuit of Americas.

[@drayer38]

I wonder how that GTR felt getting passed

[@markrolston]

yes. clutch-based lsd.

[@atomicdoug]

It's not a 240z without the L24

[@RandomCentralStation]

im in texas and have a1977 Toyota corolla liftback that I am wanting o sell. any buyers interested? sr5 five speed full locking rear diff. not open. but any one interested ask me and ill video it and post a link.

[@Fusionman187]

Mustang passed...BMW passed...Subaru passed....etc...etc..etc.

[@elliotprestavoine473]

So, you kill a Skyline for the RB, and you kill the 240Z to put the RB in, sometimes i think people don't know how lucky they are to have a car like that, and ruined it...

[@tylerhansen8278]

sometimes i think people dont know that skylines are a dime a dozen in japan

[@elliotprestavoine473]

In Japan yes, but in France for the exemple a skyline is more rare than a Ferrari.

[@Z-Twinturbo]

Elliot Prestavoine I see your point & I kinda feel the same way

[@barcelona2112]

My '71 240 is getting a SBF/T5 swap. Just for the haters....

[@gansta4590]

Generally I agree, molesting perfectly good cars is a sin, however if both cars are in rough shape (not worth restoring to original or even resto-mod) I think it's okay to modify them with engine swaps and the like. While it's nice to have all originals, I'd rather have both originals and modified cars driving around just to help preserve the car culture.

[@reactor4]

I see twin turbos..lol..twin!

[@croppek22222]

Heel and toe technique is not there... :-P Your clutch will burn soooo fast... :-)

[@duophon17]

...only tourist-drivers on track?! Just kidding!

[@Alexpi3]

blast off @ 9:37. what a wonderful beast.